Welcome to Live Clipboard, an exciting open-source project participating in HackerToberFest! We're thrilled to have you join us on this journey to create a web app using Firebase Realtime Database. Together, we will build something amazing from scratch and make a significant impact on the open-source community.
Live Clipboard is a web app that allows users to create, edit, and collaborate on live collaborative boards in real-time. Think of it as a digital whiteboard where multiple users can add notes, and brainstorm ideas together, no matter where they are located.
By contributing to Live Clipboard, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on experience with Firebase Realtime Database.
- Collaborate with a passionate and diverse group of developers.
- Improve your coding skills and knowledge of web development.
- Make a meaningful contribution to the open-source community.
- Showcase your work on your GitHub profile.
To get started with contributing to Live Clipboard, follow these steps:
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Fork the Repository: Click the "Fork" button at the top right corner of this repository to create your own copy. Also give it a Star ⭐ because why not? It's amazing.
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Clone the Repository: Clone your forked repository to your local machine using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/live-clipboard.git -
Set Up Firebase: If you haven't already, create a Firebase project and set up the Firebase Realtime Database. You can follow Firebase's official documentation for guidance.
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Install Dependencies: Navigate to the project directory and install the necessary dependencies:
cd live-clipboard npm install -
Development: Start contributing by working on issues, adding new features, or fixing bugs. Be sure to create a new branch for your work:
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name -
Testing: Before submitting a pull request, make sure your code is thoroughly tested to ensure it works as expected.
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Submit a Pull Request: When you're ready, submit a pull request to the main repository. Be sure to include a clear and concise description of your changes.
To maintain a healthy and collaborative open-source community, please adhere to the following guidelines:
- Follow the code of conduct.
- Create descriptive and well-commented code.
- Use meaningful commit messages.
- Test your changes thoroughly.
- Be respectful and supportive when discussing issues and pull requests.
The project structure is organized as follows:
/src: Contains the source code of the Live Clipboard web app./public: Static assets and HTML templates./firebase: Firebase configuration files.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us via our GitHub Issues.
Join us, and let's make HackerToberFest 2023 an unforgettable experience! Together, we'll create a fantastic web app and contribute to the open-source community.
Happy coding! 🚀🌟